Native Seedling Transplant at Fowler
2026-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
How did your native plants grow in your winter seed sow milk jugs? Drop by the Fowler Library backyard anytime between 11am and 1 pm to separate our seedlings into plantable clumps. Bring your jugs! Trade, compare, and share! Register at cfpl.info/events if you wish to receive updates for this and other pollinator week programs, but all are welcome!

From Gas Pumps to Charging Stations: EV Basics for Everyday Drivers
2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Now Is the Time to Go Electric!
With local gas prices climbing toward $4.50 a gallon, the financial case for making the switch to an electric vehicle has never been stronger. Charging an EV at home on Eversource East costs the equivalent of just $2.80 per gallon – saving drivers roughly 38% per mile. And the savings don’t stop at the pump. Because EVs eliminate oil changes, spark plugs, and complex exhaust systems, they cost 30–50% less to maintain over their lifespan than gas-powered cars. All told, drivers can expect around $4,000 in total cost-of-ownership savings over the first five years.
Although the supply of new EV models is a bit unpredictable at the moment, there are still great options out there. And do not forget the used EV market, where most vehicles are also eligible for the Massachusetts MOR-EV incentives ($3500). The volunteer inputting this information just turned in a 2023 Kia EV6 with only 17,000 miles. A wonderful vehicle at a HUGE savings. We bought a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to replace the leased car and got a very good deal on the new vehicle. Please do not let our topsy-turvy market circumstances prevent you from finding a vehicle that you will love!
Whether you’re looking to purchase or lease, now is a great time to lock in immediate, predictable savings. Hear directly from EV drivers, get your questions answered, and take the next step to going electric. Register for the MassEnergize online webinar on June 17, 2026, 7–8pm: www.bit.ly/EV-101.
And stay tuned for the EnergizeActon.org EV Petting Zoo coming up in July. This is a wonderful yearly event for EV drives to meet up, plus potential EV drivers can check out the cars and ask lots of questions!

Library Walking Club
2026-06-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 and 19 more dates | Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot (behind MBTA Commuter Rail Station), 50 Beharrell St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Let’s move together! Join Concord Free Public Library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, starting on Monday, April 27. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching at the start and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers, grab your walking poles, and bring a friend. All walking paces welcome.
We will meet at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot, near 50 Beharrell St, just beyond the Poetry Phone and the Minuteman Bike Share. So that we know to wait for you and to provide any weather-related updates, please register: cfpl.info/events.
Questions? Email: fowler@concordlibrary.org or call 978-318-3350.

Fowler in Fact: A Nonfiction Book Club
2026-06-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Join us at Fowler Library to discuss environmentalist Bill McKibben’s latest book, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. Sun and wind are now the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history. Join us to talk about his call to action. Copies of the book are available to borrow at Fowler Branch and both the eBook and eAudiobook can be downloaded on Libby. Please register at cfpl.info/events.
